US Bridges

John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.30M to 650& .20M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000016459

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek is a concrete slab carrying John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Simms Hill RD
CrossesThompsons Creek
Location1.30M to 650& .20M to 620
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99145, -82.05757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2015)
Projected traffic442 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns John Simms Hill RD over Thompsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.